AI Prime HD Settings on Biocube 29

[2Shainz]

Hey Reefers!
I decided on the AI Prime HD for my new light on my Biocube 29. Right now it is LPS/Softie Mixed tank. I am wanting to try an SPS frag once I get the Prime.
What settings with a similar setup are you guys running? Just want an idea so I am good to go once it gets here this week.

 

[Tuffyyyyy]

I have mine over an IM10. I think the general consensus with AI Prime is that you should go up and down throughout the day. Recently cranked up the intensity a bit more to prepare the tank for an anemone. My max is 50% and my min is 35% I think. Most people on this forum go up and down far more frequently than me (like every 10 minutes instead of my every 30). I run my lights at 14000K because it looks pretty AF.

 

[KJoFan]

If you are a Facebooker, there is a group there for AI Prime folks with some pretty useful files you can download and try out. Basically they are people's tried and true schedules they like/have had success with. That's the route I took with mine and have been happy. I picked out one I thought I'd like and loaded it up, then set up acclimation mode on the Prime and let it do it's thing.

 

[2Shainz]

If you are a Facebooker, there is a group there for AI Prime folks with some pretty useful files you can download and try out. Basically they are people's tried and true schedules they like/have had success with. That's the route I took with mine and have been happy. I picked out one I thought I'd like and loaded it up, then set up acclimation mode on the Prime and let it do it's thing.

Awesome. I didn't even think to check Facebook. How long did you acclimate for?

 

[KJoFan]

Awesome. I didn't even think to check Facebook. How long did you acclimate for?

I think the default length is 1 month and I just left it at that and things went fine. However, I was only acclimating from one led (Kessil) to the Prime. I'm not sure what light you're coming from or if this is a new tank altogether, so that might factor in a little bit. If you're coming from a less intense light I might extend that out to even 2 months. If this is new I'd probably stick with the 1 month default.

 

[2Shainz]

I think the default length is 1 month and I just left it at that and things went fine. However, I was only acclimating from one led (Kessil) to the Prime. I'm not sure what light you're coming from or if this is a new tank altogether, so that might factor in a little bit. If you're coming from a less intense light I might extend that out to even 2 months. If this is new I'd probably stick with the 1 month default.

Yeah I'm coming off of a Kessil A80 so definitely less intense.

 

[KJoFan]

Yeah I'm coming off of a Kessil A80 so definitely less intense.

I would probably play it safe and maybe extend that acclimation period to 6-8 weeks. LPS and softies will be more forgiving as far as adjusting to more intense light, but still, better safe than sorry. Some of those schedules have some pretty high/intense peaks with blues generally around 80-90%.

 

[AwildcatsZ]

I have mine over an IM10. I think the general consensus with AI Prime is that you should go up and down throughout the day. Recently cranked up the intensity a bit more to prepare the tank for an anemone. My max is 50% and my min is 35% I think. Most people on this forum go up and down far more frequently than me (like every 10 minutes instead of my every 30). I run my lights at 14000K because it looks pretty AF.

Why do you vary the intensity throughout the day?

 

[Jenyphur]

KJ...Do you mind sharing which file you decided on using? Also, how long have you been using it? Thanks!

 

[KJoFan]

Check this out, it's where I got it. It was made for Hydra, but the person that made it says it's suitable for Prime. I've been running it...4-5 weeks now. Not long, but no issues yet. I'm only a week out of acclimation, so only a week to 10 days running at full strength. So far, so good.

AI Prime HD owners!!

 

[Jenyphur]

Awesome...just grabbed it also and will give it a shot. Thanks so much for sharing.

 

[CoralReefer1019]

start slow and continue to ramp up, it's a strong light. I used to run mine with mostly blues and whites

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

I can share mine, although it's for an SPS tank. 7" AWL

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

AI Prime HD Settings on Biocube 29

https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/AI-Prime-HD-Settings-on-Biocube-29.310960/

I'm in the twilight zone trying to make sense of this thread and the one I linked above...I think I may be dead and I'm hovering above my body..can anyone see me?

 

[2Shainz]

I can share mine, although it's for an SPS tank. 7" AWL

How many powerheads (look like MP10s) are you using?

 

[2Shainz]

AI Prime HD Settings on Biocube 29

https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/AI-Prime-HD-Settings-on-Biocube-29.310960/

I'm in the twilight zone trying to make sense of this thread and the one I linked above...I think I may be dead and I'm hovering above my body..can anyone see me?

I created both threads as I wanted to get complete exposure to anyone reading through the LED forum and then the AIO forum.

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

How many powerheads (look like MP10s) are you using?

Thanks for the compliment! They are actually 500 less than Mp10s lol, it's a hydor koralia 240 and a Jebao pp4. I know the appeal of Mp10s I'm only kidding. SPS can never have too much flow!

It's like a tidal wave in here!

 

[2Shainz]

Thanks for the compliment! They are actually 500 less than Mp10s lol, it's a hydor koralia 240 and a Jebao pp4. I know the appeal of Mp10s I'm only kidding. SPS can never have too much flow!

It's like a tidal wave in here!

I have 1 MP10 and I got it from my LFS used for $125 and I have it dialed down right. When I start adding SPS I am just going to dial it up. Was thinking about grabbing another as my LFS has another one for $125

 

[drkreid19]

How did you take the rim off the tank?

 

[ShaneWedge]

I know this thread is a bit older but did anyone have issue with the middle hinge on the biocube? I mean was it in the way of the gooseneck? Did you remove it?